Fast Five Quiz: Acute Heart Failure Presentation and Diagnosis

Arnold S. Baas, MD; Jeff Hsu, MD

December 19, 2022

Acute heart failure is characterized by rapid onset or deterioration of symptoms and/or signs of heart failure, frequently with decompensation of preexisting cardiomyopathy. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Mortality is high among patients with acute heart failure, with 90-day readmission rates and 1-year mortality between 10% and 30% as of 2020. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential for optimizing outcomes.

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